Secondary Area 1_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Tucker MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Middle School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations for all students. The role requires close collaboration with certified staff and strong written and verbal communication.

The paraprofessional helps with daily care, instructional support, data collection, and progress monitoring, while maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality and district policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• An associate degree or higher from a GCPSC-approved college or university is acceptable.
• Alternatively, minimum 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA from GCPSC-approved college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs as outlined in IEP and district policy.
• Provides small groups or one-on-one instruction per teacher lesson plans.
• Supports classwide behavior management and transitions.
• Assists with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for use in therapy and classroom settings.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in line with FERPA and district policies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IEP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Tucker Middle School is seeking an SPED Paraprofessional. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/Schedule

Unified 108

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Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and nonmedical personal care activities, as outlined in the student's IEP and in accordance with district policy, required training, and applicable state laws, under the supervision of a certified teacher or licensed professional.
• Supports students with daily health-related care needs, such as hygiene and other non-medical assistance, when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring all activities align with IEP requirements, obtained consent, and district and state guidelines.
• Assists students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications, as needed for daily care.
• Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction to students, in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Monitors students before and after school and during other non-instructional transitional periods.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Provides direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Reinforces academic content in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as outlined in student's IEPs.
• Assists with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Maintains a safe and structured learning environment.
• Supports students' self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participates in professional learning and required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
• OR -
• An associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required.
• OR -
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.
• A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

02/16/2026